Balinese Keris with 2 Pamor

[David]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello David,

A very nice keris you have shown us, thank you! What have you done with the scabbard and handle that it looks so shiny? You just polished the wood or have you given it a new shellac finish?

Regards,
Detlef

Sorry Detlef, i did miss that question.
The ensemble came with that finish. It does seem to be some sort of shellac finish. A bit unusual, but i have no idea where or when it was applied.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by David

Sorry Detlef, i did miss that question.
The ensemble came with that finish. It does seem to be some sort of shellac finish. A bit unusual, but i have no idea where or when it was applied.

Thank you David!

[kino]

How are the blades forged to get opposing pamors.

[kai]

Hello Albert,

The vast majority of keris blades exhibits a 3-layered construction with a central steel layer for holding an edge enclosed by two sheets of pamor. Thus, the pamor can be chosen for each side.

Regards,
Kai

[kino]

Thanks Kai.
I suppose the same technique is applied to Moro Kris’ with opposing patterns.

[kai]

Yes, I believe so (never studied such an example). Except for a few (and usually more recent) Moro kris with blades made from a single billet of imported steel, all others that I've seen followed the traditional 3-layered construction.

Regards,
Kai

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by kino

How are the blades forged to get opposing pamors.

Here is a visual link that offers some insights to what Kai mentions.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...42&postcount=5